Ghana launches Trade House during expo in Kenya

Ghana has launched a Trade House in Kenya to promote trade ties between the two countries. 

The Trade House was launched on Tuesday during the Ghana Expo at the Sarit Centre, Nairobi.

The Trade House will be located at the Sameer Business Park along Mombasa Road. 

Ghana Export Promotion Authority Chief Executive Officer Afua Asabea Asare said the facility will serve as a product display centre, promoting the products from Ghana.

"This initiative is expected to help us deliver on our mandate of extending our footprint as a country across the continent to enhance closer trade ties within the continent," Asare said. 

She said the initiative aligns with the Ghana Export Promotion Authority's mission to promote Ghanaian exports and enhance trade relationships within the continent. 

The Expo which opened on May 23 will continue until May 27. 

Ghana's Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry Dokua Asiamah - Adjei said they are ready to do serious business with Kenya. 

"Our overreliance on trade with other continents has deprived us of many opportunities to increase trade amongst ourselves. I want to use this opportunity and occasion to reiterate that we're ready to do business with Kenya, and I mean serious business," Adjei said.

The Expo featured the participation of 70 Ghanaian and 20 Kenyan businesses representing various sectors from agro-processing, beverages, cosmetics, ceramics, garments, textiles and pharmaceuticals.

Both Kenyan and Ghanaian traders got an opportunity to showcase their products during the Expo. 

The Expo also provides a platform for networking, collaboration, and discussions on enhancing trade ties between the two countries.

The event was organised by the Ghana National AfCFTA Coordination Office (NCO) and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA). 

The ceremony was attended by key officials from Ghana and Kenya, who expressed their enthusiasm and emphasised the importance of the initiative.